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Penguin Island Conservation park 
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Penguin Island
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Introduction:
Penguin Island is a truly unique place. Only 42 kilometres from the centre of Perth, it is home to a diverse array of wildlife and boasts breathtaking marine and coastal scenery.
It is home to the largest colony of little penguins on the west coast and probably Western Australia. The small, 12.5-hectare island is less than 700 metres off shore from the growing regional centre of Rockingham.
Penguin Island, is one of the State's premier ecologically sustainable nature-based tourism destinations. The island has something special for visitors of all ages, whether from the local or metropolitan area, interstate or overseas. The waters surrounding the island form the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park.
Where is it?: 50 kilometres south of Perth.
Travelling time: Mersey Point is less than 45 minutes drive from Perth.
Access: The island is only open during the day. Ferry tours operate from Mersey Point from mid-September to early June and leave for Penguin Island on the hour throughout the day. You can take a cruise around the waters and islands of Shoalwater Bay, with an opportunity to view the sea lions lazing on Seal Island, and the stroll around Penguin Island. Visitors should note that access on Penguin Island is limited to walk trails and demarcated beaches only. The rest of the island is a bird sanctuary area and access is strictly prohibited.
Best season: The best time to visit is from Mid-September to early June. The island is closed for the rest of the year to protect the breeding penguins from disturbance.
What to see and do: Exploring the island, snorkelling, surfing, swimming, picnicking and windsurfing are also popular activities at Penguin Island. Spear guns and gidgees are not permitted on the island or in the waters that surround it.
Safety information: Limestone formations may be unstable due to wave action and weathering. Overhangs, caves, cliffs and weathered surfaces are prone to collapse. For your safety keep on the walk trails and beaches.
Feature article(s): Penguin Island & VR Tours Online
Facilities: There is a Penguin Experience Island Discovery Centre, as well as picnic tables and toilets on the island.Penguin Experience Island Discovery Centre, pelicans, submerged limestone reefs, seagrass beds, marine life
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